Observation by Ian Rothwell: NGC2359

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Ian Rothwell

Observer

Ian Rothwell

Observed

2018 Nov 16 - 15:35

Uploaded

2018 Nov 16 - 16:41

Objects

The Duck Nebula (NGC2359)

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Constellation

Canis Major

Field centre

RA: 07^h18^m
Dec: -13°13'
Position angle: +89°42'

Field size

0°30' × 0°19'

Equipment

320mm deep-sky imaging platform (T33)

Exposure

600s single exposure

Location

Siding Spring, Australia

Target name

NGC2359 (Thor's Helmet)

Title

NGC2359

About this image

NGC 2359 (also known as Thor's Helmet) is an emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major.

Taken using the T33 iTelescope instrument at Siding Spring.

LRGB to follow when I can get the Blue image. I managed to crash the system!

Files associated with this observation

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